Cost of living in Providence, Rhode Island (United States) is 91% more expensive than in Mandalay (Myanmar)
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Food | + 322% | |||
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Food in Providence, Rhode Island (United States) is 322% more expensive than in Mandalay (Myanmar) | ||||
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Providence, Rhode Island | Mandalay | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $18 (36,849 Kyat) | 4,523 Kyat | + 715% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $10 (20,870 Kyat) | 5,375 Kyat | + 288% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.43 (11,410 Kyat) | 4,204 Kyat | + 171% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.99 (2,082 Kyat) | 1,378 Kyat | + 51% | |
12 eggs, large | $5.03 (10,561 Kyat) | 2,173 Kyat | + 386% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $5.22 (10,969 Kyat) | 1,347 Kyat | + 714% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.12 (10,742 Kyat) | 11,048 Kyat | - 3% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.69 (7,747 Kyat) | 1,246 Kyat | + 522% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.93 (4,054 Kyat) | 1,330 Kyat | + 205% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.03 (4,264 Kyat) | 1,017 Kyat | + 319% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $21 (44,106 Kyat) | 15,346 Kyat | + 187% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $2.23 (4,685 Kyat) | 1,133 Kyat | + 313% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.24 (4,703 Kyat) | 1,288 Kyat | + 265% | |
Housing | + 75% | |||
Housing in Providence, Rhode Island (United States) is 75% more expensive than in Mandalay (Myanmar) | ||||
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Providence, Rhode Island | Mandalay | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,048 (4,300,984 Kyat) | 1,016,500 Kyat | + 323% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,756 (3,686,873 Kyat) | 437,410 Kyat | + 743% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $250 (524,212 Kyat) | 40,613 Kyat | + 1191% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,788 (3,755,441 Kyat) | 6,000,000 Kyat | - 37% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,185 (2,487,799 Kyat) | 200,000 Kyat | + 1144% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $145 (303,937 Kyat) | 30,000 Kyat | + 913% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $49 (103,838 Kyat) | 21,994 Kyat | + 372% | |
40” flat screen tv | $207 (435,162 Kyat) | 342,978 Kyat | + 27% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $95 (199,649 Kyat) | 300,000 Kyat | - 33% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $8 (17,844 Kyat) | 6,000 Kyat | + 197% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $20 (42,986 Kyat) | - | - | |
Clothes | - 23% | |||
Clothes in Providence, Rhode Island (United States) is 23% cheaper than in Mandalay (Myanmar) | ||||
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Providence, Rhode Island | Mandalay | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $52 (109,521 Kyat) | 35,702 Kyat | + 207% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $38 (80,348 Kyat) | 200,000 Kyat | - 60% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $115 (241,127 Kyat) | 32,894 Kyat | + 633% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $113 (237,223 Kyat) | 70,000 Kyat | + 239% | |
Transportation | + 20% | |||
Transportation in Providence, Rhode Island (United States) is 20% more expensive than in Mandalay (Myanmar) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,551 (47,358,725 Kyat) | 35,000,000 Kyat | + 35% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.93 (1,943 Kyat) | 854 Kyat | + 128% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $68 (142,869 Kyat) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $16 (33,735 Kyat) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 60% | |||
Personal Care in Providence, Rhode Island (United States) is 60% more expensive than in Mandalay (Myanmar) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (14,655 Kyat) | 1,600 Kyat | + 816% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $8 (16,350 Kyat) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $102 (213,757 Kyat) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (15,319 Kyat) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.74 (9,951 Kyat) | 5,243 Kyat | + 90% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.72 (12,003 Kyat) | 14,359 Kyat | - 16% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.27 (8,964 Kyat) | 2,000 Kyat | + 348% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $1.69 (3,557 Kyat) | 1,000 Kyat | + 256% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $20 (41,454 Kyat) | 5,248 Kyat | + 690% | |
Entertainment | + 180% | |||
Entertainment in Providence, Rhode Island (United States) is 180% more expensive than in Mandalay (Myanmar) | ||||
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Providence, Rhode Island | Mandalay | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $53 (110,790 Kyat) | 20,000 Kyat | + 454% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $25 (53,058 Kyat) | 6,483 Kyat | + 718% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $194 (408,348 Kyat) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $72 (150,604 Kyat) | 43,764 Kyat | + 244% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $13 (27,538 Kyat) | 5,140 Kyat | + 436% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.78 (12,140 Kyat) | 3,037 Kyat | + 300% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $6 (12,960 Kyat) | 1,797 Kyat | + 621% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $425 (892,173 Kyat) | 700,000 Kyat | + 27% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.11 (241 Kyat) | 100 Kyat | + 141% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $39 (81,380 Kyat) | 71,489 Kyat | + 14% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $11 (22,774 Kyat) | 3,517 Kyat | + 547% | |
TOTAL | + 91% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 43 prices entered by 7 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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